11 (A)A word fitly spoken
    is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

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11 A word fitly spoken
    is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

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11 Like apples[a] of gold in settings of silver(A)
    is a ruling rightly given.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots

15 With (A)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
    and a soft tongue will break a bone.

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15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
    and a soft tongue will break a bone.

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15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,(A)
    and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(B)

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25 Like cold water to (A)a thirsty soul,
    so is (B)good news from a far country.

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25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
    so is good news from a far country.

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25 Like cold water to a weary soul
    is good news from a distant land.(A)

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